A few days ago, a Chinese Canadian shared a real case of only ten months from applying to getting a "Chinese green card" on social media. It immediately attracted heated discussions, and at the same time, it also ignited the hope of countless overseas Chinese who wanted to return to China.
According to reports, the parents of this family are still Chinese nationals, but the mother is a permanent resident of Canada, so the son automatically obtained Canadian nationality after he was born in Canada, but he did not have Chinese nationality. In 2019, the family decided to return to China for development, and the couple also hoped that their children could return to China for education, lay a good foundation, and learn Chinese well. According to the regulations, the parents need to be married for at least 5 years and live in China for 5 consecutive years, with each year not less than 9 months. At that time, the Chinese Canadian mother shared on social **:"Congratulations to my son for getting a Chinese green card"He also said that it took only 10 months from application to getting.
In recent years, along with the rapid development of the motherland's economy and changes in the international situation, more and more overseas Chinese have come up with the idea of returning to China for development. And the overseas Chinese who can successfully get the Chinese green card are even more overjoyed and happy! So what is the reason why more and more people want to return to China to develop? What is the untold story behind this reshoring boom?
The reasons for the return wave and the story behind it
Many people who have received higher education in China and are leaders in a certain field in China, and later obtain the qualification to live abroad through study or job opportunities. A considerable number of them even have double doctorate degrees at home and abroad, and they are the top talents cultivated in our country. In the past, they were infinitely beautiful and envied. But behind the scenery there is also hidden sadness and hardship that no one knows. The huge differences in life, work, customs and humanities make some people feel unable to adapt and finally choose to return. The main reasons why this type of person chooses to return to reshoring are as follows.
1. The domestic development situation is getting better and better, and there is obvious room for growth。At the same time, many successful people hope that their children can return to their ancestors, return to their hometowns where they were born and raised, and serve the country.
Second, the issue of employment is a core element directly related to the survival of overseas life。There is no income without employment, and it is impossible to survive abroad without income. After a small number of domestic talents go abroad, because of the huge social differences at home and abroad, they will not be able to achieve high or low employment. For example, some IT industry talents in China, because of some previous knowledge and skill reserves in China, coupled with the scarcity of talents in the IT field in China, can have a job with a considerable income and even become a leader in a certain field. Their success at home has further strengthened their confidence in migrating to live abroad. I think that just a change of place, gold will always shine, and I can also do a lot of business abroad. That's why I chose to emigrate overseas. But there is a gap between life after going abroad and what they imagined. On the one hand, there is no shortage of strong job competitors in foreign countries in industries like IT, coupled with the rapid upgrading of the IT industry, which requires a very strong and keen learning ability, and constantly updates their knowledge and skill reserves in order to meet the requirements of the workplace. In situations like these, some people who are adaptable enough to put down their shelves choose to work as drivers, conductors, inspectors and even porters. Try to survive first and then look for a better opportunity. The other part of the people seem out of place, they can't let go of their faces, they can't let go of their figures, they can't find high-paying jobs but they don't want to engage in ordinary jobs, and eventually some people are forced to live on the streets, which can be described as extremely lost. And the other option for them is to return to their native environment and start life again.
3. The medical system in foreign countries that is difficult for people to adapt to。Many people who move overseas are unable to adapt to the medical system abroad. Like a very common doctor in China, go to the hospital to register a doctor, and then pay for your own expenses, and the medical insurance for the medical insurance. But seeing a doctor abroad is not so simple. Unless you have a sudden illness and need to be sent to the hospital for rescue, you still honestly make an appointment first and wait for the schedule to arrive before you can see the medical staff. The waiting time is long and expensive, which is difficult for the average person to afford. For example, the medical system in the United States is based on the principles of a market economy, mainly composed of private health insurance companies, public health insurance plans, and out-of-pocket medical care. In the U.S., medical care usually costs a lot of money, and health insurance coverage is relatively low. As a result, a part of the population cannot afford the high cost of medical care, and there is also a problem of uneven distribution of medical resources. Canada's healthcare system is based on public health insurance, known as Medicare. The program is provided by ** and covers the whole population, and basic medical services are paid for by **. Canada's healthcare system has a global reputation and is considered an effective, equitable model of healthcare system. However, due to limited resources, medical resources are insufficient in some areas, and problems such as long waiting times for medical treatment still exist.
The fourth important factor is that after the mask incident, there have been some changes in foreign attitudes towards Chinese。Due to the fact that foreign countries are controlled by oligarchs and politicians, out of political smear and the need to suppress China's development, the United States and the West have detached themselves from reality and fabricated a lot of false information to smear China, which has misled some foreign native residents who do not know the truth and are more extreme, such as the basin that was forcibly detained by foreign countries after the mask incident, which made the environment that was not very kind and friendly to the Chinese even worse! At the same time, the double standards and discrimination suffered by foreign Chinese in the workplace and life are also the main reasons why some returnees choose to return.
The fifth reason is that it has roots in ChinaOverseas Chinese face multiple difficult choices such as providing for their parents and their children's education and employment. Among the majority of immigrants, there are many examples of young couples who go abroad first, and then move with their families after they are stable. In this way, the parents are in the country and need to be taken care of when they are old, so if they take their parents to care for the elderly abroad, first, most of the parents have a low level of education, language barriers, and weak learning adaptability. Once you arrive in a new environment, you will face the problem of not adapting. On the one hand, they have separated from the social circle of life where they have lived for most of their lives, and on the other hand, they are facing huge challenges in all aspects of life, shopping and travel, and many elderly people are unable to adapt to life abroad. There are also foreign-related families whose partners are foreigners and are reluctant to live with the elderly due to cultural differences. At this time, you can only choose to rent a house for your parents. Rent, decoration costs, daily expenses, medical treatment, etc. will be a relatively large expense, which is undoubtedly a heavy burden for some families who are not financially well-off.
So, what are the conditions for overseas Chinese who want to obtain a Chinese green card?
The conditions for applying for a permanent residence permit for foreigners mainly include the following:
Abide by the laws of China, be in good health, and have no criminal record.
Direct investment in China, with stable investment and good tax record for three consecutive years.
Holding the position of deputy general manager, deputy factory director or above, or having associate professor, associate researcher and other deputy senior titles or above, and enjoying the same treatment, having served in China for four consecutive years, and having resided in China for not less than three years within four years and having a good tax record.
Those who have made significant or outstanding contributions to China, or who are particularly needed by the country.
Spouses and their unmarried children under the age of 18.
The spouse of a Chinese citizen or a foreigner who has obtained a permanent residence permit in China must have been married for at least five years, have resided in China continuously for at least five years, and have resided in China for at least nine months each year and have a stable livelihood and residence.
Unmarried children under the age of 18 seek refuge with their parents.
Have no immediate family members abroad, seek refuge with domestic immediate family members, and be at least 60 years old, have resided in China for at least five consecutive years, and have resided in China for no less than nine months each year and have a stable living guarantee and residence.
In addition, there are some special circumstances, such as foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to China's economic and social development, foreigners who need to be introduced due to the country's economic and social development, and foreigners who work in China in accordance with the law and meet certain conditions, can also apply for permanent residence qualifications.
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